As we get older, making sense of our finances can get more complicated. However, when it comes to your money, there are no questions you should feel embarrassed to ask. Yes, there's a difference between "saving" and "investing." Yes, the common savings rate is usually 10-15 percent. You have to do what feels right for you, though. Read through these three financial questions you may be too embarrassed to ask and learn something new.

Are you thinking about asking your significant other for his or her hand in marriage? Trying to come up with just the right plan to propose is stressful enough for anyone. Don't worry, though. You won't have to empty out your savings in order to create memories that will last a lifetime. Here are 16 proposal ideas for popping the question in central Iowa this summer.

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Being a valuable member of the community is all about using your talents and passions to help improve the lives of those around you. Olivia Kvitne is doing just that as the director and founder of “Yoga for First Responders,” which is a nonprofit that works to “lower stress and build resiliency” in first responders through the practice of yoga. If you’re feeling stressed out and want to give yoga a try, she has three tips for beginners:

It's not about flexibility. Don't worry about what your body can or can’t do.

Make sure you take a deep breath with each movement, especially in the challenging positions.

The more you practice, the more you'll understand. Try at least three classes with different instructors to get started.